Dodge Caliber gets axed later this year - report

 Dodge Caliber gets axed later this year - report
2011 Dodge Caliber - 25.8.2011

Will be replaced by an Alfa Romeo-based model

This isn't terribly surprising, but a new report is indicating the Dodge Caliber will cease production later this year.

Originally launched in 2006, the model was criticized for having lackluster engines, a dreadful interior and a hatchback-only design. An SRT variant attempted to spice things up, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Caliber's fundamental flaws.

As we have previously reported, the car will be replaced by a new Alfa Romeo-based model that rides on the Compact Wide platform. It is scheduled to be introduced later this year and will likely feature a 1.4-liter FIRE MultiAir engine with up to 173 hp (129 kW / 175 PS).

Source: Allpar via eGMcartech

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 automobile007 automobile007
Good!
August 25, 2011 1:41 pm
 benz_man benz_man
Finally!
August 25, 2011 5:58 pm
 MRAD MRAD
Death can't come soon enough for this monstrosity!
August 25, 2011 6:41 pm
 PAA PAA
It was a unique design for this class but nonetheless a failure. Alfa design is a good thing for American made small cars.
August 25, 2011 9:37 pm
 Mister Stig Mister Stig
Within 10 years, ALL Chrysler/Dodge's will be rebadged Fiat group cars..... Either that or Fiat wont bother rebadging at all...........
August 25, 2011 11:21 pm
 MRAD MRAD
We can only pray that what you are predicting happens, maybe then Chrysler might get some tasteful cars.
August 26, 2011 6:10 am
 automobile007 automobile007
This car hurts my eyes
August 26, 2011 10:36 am
 GTurbo GTurbo
Best News of the Year! Like the Mitsubishi Carisma before it, a car that lacks the very quality the model name suggets. Caliber? More like low Calibre!! Good riddance to a bad idea.
August 27, 2011 2:39 pm
 Max_Speed Max_Speed
please let it be the alfa romeo giulieta!
August 28, 2011 8:15 am